Fall Cookware: A Roundup of Dutch Ovens

Fall is creeping up on us, and with it comes the prospect of braised sauces and hearty stews. Our favorite cooking pot for all these classic fall dishes is a Dutch oven. We realized that our Dutch oven roundup is rather old, so we set to work bringing you a newer, up-to-date set of favorite Dutch ovens.

• 1Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven, 5 1/2-Qt., $189.95 at Williams-Sonoma. The classic round Dutch oven from Le Creuset. We appreciate the slate, white, and black colors they've released recently. Also look for deals on these at Amazon and at discount shops.

• 4Lodge 5-qt. Cast-Iron Covered Dutch Oven, $29.99 at Target. A great budget option. This isn't coated with enamel, so it will take a little extra care to season and maintain, but it's still a classic.